PARAEDUCATOR - CHILD DEVELOPMENT

Salary:$23.52 - $29.99 Per Hour

Length of Work Year:

3 hours per day, 5 days per week, 10 months per year, hours 8:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of a permit teacher/site supervisor, provide instruction to individuals, small groups, or large groups of Child Development students, monitor and report student progress in a classroom or other learning environment.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Be able to organize groups and lead learning activities for students.
• Monitor and report behavior of students according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior.
• Prepare and implement weekly lesson plans.
• Attend meetings and in-service training related to child growth and development.
• Prepare materials for classroom use, such as cutting paper and preparing bulletin boards, charts and other visual aids.
• Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures; assist students in emergency and fire drill procedures; maintain classroom and related facilities in an attractive, safe, clean and orderly condition.
• Assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Child growth and development
• Good health practices; safe practices in classroom and playground activities
• Correct English usage
• Child guidance principles and practices
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
• ABILITY TO:
• Work under limited supervision in a Child Development Program
• Understand the needs of children and possess a genuine liking for children
• Communicate and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, staff and the public
• Print and write legibly
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately
• Understand and follow oral and written directions
• Learn procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Learn to apply and explain policies and procedures related to school and program activities
• Work cooperatively with others
• Monitor, observe and report students behavior according to approved policies and procedures
• Operate instructional and office equipment
• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Qualifies for Teacher Associate Credential on Child Development Matrix: twelve units of required ECE course work.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:

Classroom environment.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

Seeing to monitor students' behavior during classroom activities, hearing and speaking to exchange information related to classroom assignments, bending at the waist, kneeling, and standing, and walking for extended periods of time.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY:

The Santa Clara Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $23.52 - $29.99 per hour

Grade levels:

• Pre-Kindergarten

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Public school

Work Location: In person